# In-house Senior Construction & Projects Lawyer – 8 + PQE -…

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# In-house Senior Construction & Projects Lawyer – 8 + PQE - fully remote or hybrid

BCL Legal 

** Ashton under Lyne, United Kingdom ** Full Time ** Legal Jobs ** United Kingdom ** New

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## Job Description

A leading UK infrastructure and environmental services business is looking for a **Senior Construction & Projects Lawyer** to join its in-house legal team.

This is a genuinely **construction projects-focused role**, advising on complex, high-value infrastructure developments from procurement and construction through to operation and maintenance.

**The role**

You will:

- Lead on major construction and infrastructure projects, advising from an employer/client perspective.
- Draft, negotiate and advise on EPC, NEC3/NEC4, IChemE, MF1 and other construction contracts, alongside PPP/PFI, O&M, supply, offtake and funding agreements.
- Support project development, tenders, procurement and project finance.
- Advise on contractual risk, disputes, variations, delays and other complex project issues.
- Work with contractors, subcontractors, joint venture partners, funders, Local Authorities and other key stakeholders.
- Manage external legal advisers on complex projects and transactions and a junior legal counsel.
- Provide pragmatic legal advice to senior stakeholders and support the development of junior lawyers.
- Develop precedents, processes and legal training for the wider business.

**About you**

We are looking for a **UK-qualified Projects / Construction Solicitor with at least 8 years' PQE**. 

You will have strong experience of **major construction contracts and infrastructure projects**, ideally including NEC3/4, IChemE Red Book and MF1. 

Experience in **energy, waste, infrastructure, utilities or another highly regulated sector** would be advantageous.

Most importantly, you will be a **commercial, pragmatic and confident construction lawyer** who can navigate complex projects, multiple stakeholders and competing commercial priorities.

**The opportunity**

A high-profile in-house role offering genuine ownership of **major UK infrastructure projects**, with exposure across construction, commercial contracting, procurement, project finance and disputes.

**Location:** UK-based, fully remote (or hybrid if preferred from one of the UK offices), with occasional travel to relevant offices and project sites as required.

Posted August 21, 2026